Since 2020, the American Council on Germany has expanded its digital programming to convene policymakers and thought leaders from both sides of the Atlantic for timely discussions on the issues shaping transatlantic relations. Through webinars and virtual conversations, the ACG has broadened its reach, increased accessibility, and strengthened its role as a leading platform for transatlantic dialogue. These digital formats have enabled the organization to engage new audiences, foster sustained exchange, and complement its in-person programming.
The ACG regularly hosts discussions with a journalist based in Berlin on the topics making the headlines and shaping political discourse. On February 17, the ACG held a Kaffeepause with Daniel Brössler, Senior Editor at the Süddeutsche Zeitung’s Berlin Bureau.
On Tuesday, February 10, the ACG held a “Special Edition” of its regular Kaffeepause with Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe for The New York Times, to discuss the new era of great power politics, the dilemma of the middle states, and what to expect at this year’s Munich Security Conference.
The ACG regularly hosts discussions with a journalist based in Berlin on the topics making the headlines and shaping political discourse. On February 9, the ACG held a Kaffeepause with ACG Fellowship alumna Miriam Hollstein, Chief Political Reporter for Stern.
The ACG regularly hosts discussions with a journalist based in Berlin on the topics making the headlines and shaping political discourse. On February 2, the ACG held a Kaffeepause with Nette Nöstlinger, Reporter for Politico.
One year into the current U.S. and German administrations, the transatlantic relationship is once again at a critical moment. With President Donald Trump back in the White House and Chancellor Friedrich Merz leading Germany, both countries are navigating a rapidly changing global landscape shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, shifting alliances, and growing public debate about international responsibility. As Washington and Berlin reassess their roles on the world stage, public opinion matters more than ever. On January 27, the ACG held a virtual event exploring the latest findings from The Berlin Pulse 2025/26, the annual foreign policy survey published by the Körber-Stiftung and the Pew Research Center. We were joined by Jonathan Lehrer, Program Manager for International Affairs at the Körber-Stiftung, and Jacob Poushter, Associate Director at the Pew Research Center.